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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.83, 1,026.04 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.83, 1,026.04 and 293.92 is: 441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.83 : 1,026.04 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.83/1,026.04 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.83x = 1,026.04 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.83x = 301,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,573.68/683.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.01

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